| States of India -
Orissa |
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| .Orissa, boasts a rich and cultural
heritage. Orissa lies on the eastern coast of India, with the water of bay
of bengal. Its have a magical impact of green valleys, blue hills, lush
green forests, and golden beaches. Modern Orissa is now one of the most
popular with tourists. The hill forests of central Orissa are a tribal area
and the home of wild animals. Most of orissa horn work, brass and ironware,
silk and handloom products - the sambalpuri and cuttack saris owe
their fineness, to a rigorously developed folk handicraft centers, but
beautiful temple cities where pilgrims come to worship and to celebrate
festivals. Orissa is famous for its traditional and religious temples.
Orissa has a chequered history of the buddhist, jain and Hindu cultures. |
| Orissa at a
Glance --- |
| Land area |
155,707 Sq. km |
| Capital |
Bhubaneshwar |
| Languages |
Oria, Hindi, & English |
| Population |
36706920 |
| Districts |
30 |
| Best Time to visit |
October to March |
| Religion |
Hinduism (94.66%), Others
(5.34%). |
| Temperature |
Summer 49 to 27 °C
Winter 16 - 5 °C |
| Monsoon |
July to October |
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How to Reach ---
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By Air: Bhubaneswar is the
only civil airport in the state connected to different parts of the country
through regular flights. The major cities connected to Bhubaneswar are
Calcutta, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
By Rail: There is an extensive railway network that connects
different parts of the state to the other parts of the country. Bhubaneswar
and Puri are the major railheads for the state.
By Road: There is a good road network in the state connecting it with
the other parts of the country as well as different places within the state.
The National Highways 5, 6, 23, 42, and 43 pass through the state. |
| Cities --- |
Click below for more information on
Orissa cities...
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Bhubaneswar |
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Puri |
▪ Baripada |
▪ Phulbani |
▪ Sambalpur |
| ▪ Cuttack |
▪ Chilika |
▪ Konark |
▪ Dhenkanal |
▪ Simplal |
| ▪ Konark |
▪
Rourkela |
▪ Jaypore |
▪ Keonjhar |
▪ Bhawanipatna |
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Hotels in Orissa --- |
Click below to visit Hotels and Resorts in Orissa cities with
special discounts ...
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Bhubaneswar |
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Puri |
▪ Baripada |
▪ Phulbani |
▪ Sambalpur |
| ▪ Cuttack |
▪ Chilika |
▪ Konark |
▪ Dhenkanal |
▪ Simplal |
| ▪ Konark |
▪
Rourkela |
▪ Jaypore |
▪ Keonjhar |
▪ Bhawanipatna |
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Orissa Travel Packages --- |
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Orissa Tour Packages ... |
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India on Your Tour Packages - |
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Cultural &
Classical Tour - 12 nights & 13 Days |
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Delhi | Jaipur | Agra | Varanasi | Bhubaneshwar | Puri | Calcutta |
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Cultural &
Classical Tour - 16 nights & 17 Days |
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Calcutta | Bhubaneshwar | Baliguda | Phulbani | Rayagada | Tumdibandh |
Belghar | Jeypore | Chattikona Machkund | Kunduli | Tatapani | Kashipur |
Chandragiri | Mohana Saora | Puri | Chilka Lake | Konark | Puri | Raghurapur
| Dhauli | Calcutta |
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Religious Tour Packages - |
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Religious Tour - 07 Nights & 08 Days |
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Kolkata |
Bhubneswar | Konark | Puri |
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